I'll have to try that. My experience with RDP is originating from Windows 8, I haven't RDP'd into it as I only have a few Windows 8 I dial into (Dameware, LogMeIn, Teamviewer). So for me it works great. I will test your issues. Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I also have an issue with NextPVR which needs to start full screen on a second monitor. I'd like to use Windows 8 but it is not yet supported because there is no simple "Boot to Desktop" switch without third party software. I guess Microsoft only cares about the ubiquitous tablet and phone environment and not the custom software application. You point out a legitimate issue. Nice post. I hope there is an easy workaround as it is an immature operating system, but this could be bad.

Negative. I have tried two Windows 8 Pro installations (TechNet) and neither of them bring up the photo metro app. My systems bring up Windows Photo Viewer, exactly like Windows 7. I could be wrong. I am accustomed to right clicking and selecting default programs so I may have chosen the default as the Windows Photo Viewer. It may have taken me all of 2 seconds as Windows 8 simplifies the default app selection well beyond Windows 7 for casual users.

I am neither a troll nor a shill. Believe it or not, I am an expert in computer related technologies and I get paid handsomely. I am frequently pissed off at network/system admins that don't know their ass from their elbow. Luckily I am in a position to fire them. Maybe someday you will work for me.

Yeah, no. I do not have your problems (I'm the parent post). I rarely search for apps as the executable name is not distinct (netwatcher, netview, netinfo, nettraffic, netmonitor), I have to actually think about what I need so I try to keep track of my programs right on the start screen or a custom toolbar. I rarely search for apps, I mainly search for files, so I do not have your difficulties. As for Metro Apps I don't use them unless I like them. They don't seem to interfere or take over so I ignore the ones I don't use. I've never experienced a "Flip" to metro mode. So here I am, not posting "anon." I am not a shill, but rather an experienced computer user who is sick of zealots demanding the same spoon fed shit being fed to the masses. Microsoft does things differently, which works for me, and everyone screams foul. Maybe "isn't as smooth as it could be" isn't good enough for you, but I beg to differ. It is the future. Would you have me believe that what works better for me is bad?

I'm using a VPN. I am very curious why they haven't complained about my bandwidth usage, which runs around 50 GB per month. Is that high or does it compare with Netflicks? I don't know, but my mkv goodness with no advertisements, censorship, or in-screen ads, is marvelous. I still go to the theatre but it feels like a total rip-off. My experience last month was the bright smart phone displays making it impossible to enjoy the film. You'd think they would fix that. Oh yeah, the popcorn at home costs about a nickel, with real butter.

Or you could simply right click on the email and select Message Options.

Yeah, maybe I was a bit harsh using the word crazy when there are other factors involved.

If someone is crazy enough to believe in any type of god with no proof, aside from a book, what others tell them, intuition, or the voices in their head, no amount of reasoning will convince them otherwise. It is futile. We are mere animals. We just recently discovered fire. It is turtles all the way down. I see your Vishnu and raise you a noodly appendage.

How is this funny? Why would anyone mod this funny?

You run Antivirus on a gaming only machine? With the firewall turned on how would you expect to get a virus?

I am not surprised you were modded up but it makes me sad. Since Windows 2003R2 Microsoft has included Interix, which is 100% compatible with POSIX standards. It was also available long before 2005. So, yeah, I guess they are not in compliance; they are only 100% compatible and conformant.

I've seen two. RealSecure firewall (Blackice) had a destructive worm/virus (ICQ parsing) and Dameware had a worm/virus (buffer overflow, port 6129). Both on Windows. Third party software is a bitch.

You should say it can represent up to 256 values. One byte can only hold one number, 1. It can have eight of them, though.

Wow. I have three domains with GoDaddy and I think I will switch. It is hard to resist the "No Bullshit" which is trademarked. Thank you. I have no problems with them running Google Analytics. Should I? Google will honor my robots.txt. Why should I care about Google Analytics? Anyone?

When at the cafe, have on a disguise, wear gloves, and pay in cash.